“The worst part about the whole day was knowing I had to tell my family.”

Kim Emerson tells her friend Gladys Chen about the day Kim's sister, Kendra Webdale, was killed.

Recorded in New York, NY.

“I still see him in my dreams.”

World War II veteran Joseph Robertson tells his son-in-law, John Fish, Jr., about a soldier he killed in combat.

Recorded in Columbus, OH.

“She said, 'I have to tell you some things...'”

William Jacobs tells his grandson, Seth, about an unexpected visit from his fiancee's mother.

Recorded in New York, NY.

“What was the saddest moment of your life?”

Ezra Awumey to his grandfather, Sam Harmon.

Recorded in Washington, D.C..

“They had asked me if I wanted to hold you, and I said no, because I was afraid if I held you I wouldn't be able to give you up.”

Mary Lou Maher to her son, Brad Skow, whom she gave up for adoption 28 years ago.

Recorded in New York, NY.

“I said, 'I'm never taking a walk again,' and you said, 'Well, that's okay. But just for now, let's take a walk.'”

Doris Cohen to her daughter, Lisa.

Recorded in New York, NY.

“What is your memory of the most afraid you've ever been?”

Amy Schumer interviews her younger sister, Kim, about Kim's history of self-mutilation.

Recorded in New York, NY.

“Everyone would have ice cream for dessert, but I was given a half a grapefruit”

Judith Seixas, 80, interviewed by her friend Louisa Stephens.

Recorded in New York, NY.

“It threw a pall over the house forever. It was like, how can you be happy?”

Martin Jacobson tells his daughter, Beth, about his brother's death.

Recorded in New York, NY.